This burning sensation, without an obvious cause, may affect the tongue, gums, lips, cheeks, roof of your mouth or large areas of your mouth.
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Periodontitis
This serious gum infection damages the soft tissue and can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. It can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss.
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Geographic atrophy
This serious eye condition can occur in people with macular degeneration. Find out about its symptoms and treatments.
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Hypereosinophilic syndrome
Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is a disorder of certain white blood cells that can cause life-threatening damage to your organs.
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Retinal diseases
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for various conditions that affect the retinas and vision. Find out when it's time to contact a doctor.
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Esophagitis
An inflamed, sore esophagus can make it hard to swallow and can cause chest pain when you eat. Find out what causes this condition and your options for treatment.
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Gas and gas pains
Learn about what is typical digestive system gas, what contributes to gas, and what you can do to lessen gas or gas pains.
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Enlarged liver
Having a larger than usual liver is a sign of a serious condition, such as liver disease, congestive heart failure or cancer.
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Amnesia
Read about what can cause memory loss and learn steps you can take to manage it.
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Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS)
This motor neuron disease causes nerves within the brain to slowly break down. It causes muscle weakness primarily in the legs, arms and tongue.
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Hydrocephalus
Learn about this potentially fatal condition that causes fluid buildup in the brain. It can cause a range of symptoms, from headaches to poor balance.
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Delirium
Learn what may cause this change in mental abilities. Symptoms develop fast and include confusion and being unaware of surroundings.